SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2128F
NWBKGB2128F belongs to National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NWBKGB2128F |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NWBKGB21 |
| Branch code | 28F |
| Bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cheapside Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the National Westminster Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NWBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 28F Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code NWBKGB2128F?
The code NWBKGB2128F belongs to Cheapside Branch, a branch or department of National Westminster Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NWBKGB2128F incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NWBKGB2128F against the details from National Westminster Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Westminster Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in NWBKGB2128F stand for?
NWBK is the institution code of National Westminster Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 28F is the code of the department Cheapside Branch.
Has National Westminster Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 1305 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use NWBKGB21 instead of NWBKGB2128F?
NWBKGB21 points to the head office of National Westminster Bank PLC, while NWBKGB2128F points to Cheapside Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NWBKGB2128F if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.